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Men’s Match Preview: Longford Town (A)

Date: 18th of May 2024
Kick-off: 7.30pm
Venue: Bishopsgate

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match.

‘El Classico’ seldom disappoints. Last time out, Athlone seemed to be dead and buried at half time and then somehow snatched a draw in the second half. Click here to read about the last game between the clubs.

Longford moved off the foot of the table with victory on Monday night against Treaty United. Athlone have been in good form recently but there away form is still not where they would like.

Coming into the game, AthloneTownAFC.ie spoke to manager Dario Castelo and he gave his thoughts on the fixture.

We are taking each game as it comes. We know we are in a difficult game. Everyone worked well together to get the 3 points Friday and we need to keep untied to get a result.”

Team News

Athlone Town AFC have a couple of injury concerns, Noah Van Geenen is still ruled out. Oisin Duffy is still returning to play gradually, both German and Aaron Connolly return from suspension.

Past Encounters

El Classico seldom fails to entertain, from Pierrot announcing himself last year in style and then to his wonderful goal in Longford last year in added time to settle the tie. A draw earlier this year following a poor first half performance from Athlone. It is a difficult game to call a draw is likely too as the last two league games between these clubs they couldn’t be separated.

Key Players to Watch

For Athlone Town AFC, Dean Ebbe has fired his way to the top of the scoring charts this season and with five goals in his last four games we hope he can find the back of the net in Longford.

Longford Town Luke Wade-Slater brings a wealth of experience to their club, and he has played every minute of their last thirteen games. He is one of the permanent fixtures of the Longford Town team this season, having joined from Drogheda United in the transfer window.

Match Tickets
Ticket’s for the game can be purchased by clicking here.

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Live Coverage: The game will be streamed live on LOITV at the below link. Individual match passes can be purchased for €5 or viewers can purchase a season pass which will give them access to all games across the League of Ireland.

LONGFORD TOWN V ATHLONE TOWN (loitv.ie)

Referee Team
Referee:
Aaron O’Dowd   
1st Assistant Referee: Conor Harkin 
2nd Assistant Referee: Keenan Deering
4th Official: Michael Connolly

Men’s Match Report: Bray Wanderers (H)

Athlone Town Stadium Is Becoming a Fortress    
Athlone secured victory on the 10th of May 2024, playing out a 2-1 win against Bray.

Dario made two changes to his starting eleven, which saw Jarlath Jones and Matthew Leal come into the team with German Fuentes Rodriguez and Aaron Connolly missing out due to suspension.

Athlone started well and found the front right as 4 minutes click up on the clock. Athlone were looking dangerous and passing the ball well. Carl Mujaguzi laid the ball off to Jamar Campion-Hinds who clipped a ball over the top to Dean Ebbe. Deano timed his run to perfection to stay onside and headed it past the on rushing Stephen McGuinness to put the Town one nil to the good early on.

Bray had a chance to level the score in 12th minute when a Kieran Cruise found Cristian Magerusan in the six-yard box, but he wasn’t able to turn his shot goalward.

Similar to the goal in the 4th minute, Jamar Campion-Hinds clipped a ball over the top to Dean Ebbe who timed his run brilliantly again, but Stephen Mc Guinness was out quickly to claim the ball this time around.

Bray had their best chance of the opening half in the 26th minute. Athlone were wise to a quick Bray throw and Harry Groome found time and space to pick out Shane Griffin just outside the box, his delayed pass found Magerusan whose footwork allowed him to find some space and he got the shot away, but Enda Minogue brilliantly saved down to his left to keep the score at 1-0. To this point it was a 50-50 game and both teams were creating opportunities, and this was the best one for the visitors up to this point and the teams went in at half time with the score at 1-0.

The second half started how the first half ended with both teams playing well and trying to get the next goal. In the 54th minute, Athlone had a throw-in just inside the Bray half and it was worked well by Ebbe who found Oakley about 35 yards from goal, but his shot was deflected narrowly over the bar for the first corner of the second half. Torre took the resulting corner which was almost turned in by Ruben Candal, the ball was cleared by Bray, but only as far as Oakley who played the ball in behind for Ebbe, and in similar fashion he chipped McGuinness was out to try and claim the ball but the ball found the back of the net to put the Town 2-0 up.

Complacency started to set in for Athlone and almost cost them a goal. Enda Minogue dwelled on the ball in his box and that allowed Shane Griffin to close him down. Griffin nicked the ball from the Athlone goalkeeper and got the shot away, but Minogue recovered well to make a brilliant recovery save. Athlone didn’t learn from this and minutes later Ruben Candal was caught in possession and Magerusan blocked a pass which left him one on one with Minogue in the Athlone goal, but a brilliant recovery tackle by the ever dependable Dylan Hand saved the Athlone blushes on this occasion. However, it felt like a Bray goal was coming.

And it was in the 62nd minute Bray did find the back of the net, missed tackles and complacency lead to a corner for Bray that wasn’t dealt with, and Paul Murphy made no mistake from 6 yards getting his team back in the game. From the restart, Bray were awarded a freekick and it was only cleared as far as Magerusan who curled a shot from just outside the eighteen-yard box hitting the crossbar. Athlone needed to get a grip of the game, or it could slip away.

Athlone started to play again and had a goal ruled out in the 69th minute for offside. The assistant put the flag up despite it appeared that Mujaguzi was well onside, but the positive was Athlone were starting to run at the Bray defence again.

Athlone were awarded a penalty in the 74th minute when the brilliant Mujaguzi ran into the box with Paul Murphy for company and Murphy had his two arms around him and pulled Mujaguzi to the ground. Dean Ebbe stepped up on a hattrick, but McGuinness had other ideas and saved brilliantly with his legs to keep Bray in the game. It would be an interesting last fifteen minutes.

A Bray corner in the 81st minute was headed narrowly over by Freddie Turley Athlone were having to weather a storm to hold onto the three points.

As 95 minutes came up on the clock Bray won a corner which was surely the last action of the game. Stephen McGuinness came forward also there were twenty players in the box for the corner. It was cleared by Oisin Duffy and it fell to Guillermo Almirall who blasted the ball well over the bar and that was it, Athlone Town Stadium is not a place teams will like to visit.

Athlone held on to win 1-0 and pick up the three points.

Following match day fourteen this result sees Athlone move to third on twenty-five points and the Seagulls move down to fifth on twenty-one points.

Athlone Town AFC: Enda Minogue, Jarlath Jones, Daniel McKenna ©, Dylan Hand, Ruben Candal (Shane Forbes 73’), Dean Ebbe, Jamar Campion-Hinds (Jamal Ibrahim 54’), Carl Mujaguzi (Oisin Duffy 92’), Amardo Oakley, Brian Torre (65’) Matthew Leal

Unused Substitutes: Andrew Stuart Trainor, Gabriel Padilla, Divine Izekor, Gideon Tetteh, Roscoe Rubinstein, Ciaran Nolan

Bookings: Ibrahim (94)

Attendance:
558

AthloneTownAFC.ie Man of The Match: Dean Ebbe

Men’s Match Preview: Bray Wanderers (H)

Date: 10th of May 2024
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Venue: Athlone Town Stadium

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match.

Both teams come into this game having won four of their last five fixtures. Athlone’s last defeat came at the hands of Bray Wanderers, so it is a chance to make amends for the earlier defeat. In what is the biggest game of the season so far it comes at the wrong time due to injuries and suspensions leaving the squad limited. Click here to read about the last game between the clubs.

Athlone town are the in-form team in the division and they sit in third place on twenty-two points. Bray come into the game just behind Athlone in the form table and the standings they sit fourth on twenty-one points. While Cork City sit way out in front, any points dropped by teams at the top could see them move down the table quickly.

Coming into the game AthloneTownAFC.ie spoke to manager Dario Castelo and he gave his thoughts on the fixture.

We are come into this game after getting a very important result in a difficult game. Everyone worked well together, and it was possible to get the 3 points. Friday, we have another extremely difficult game where we know we must get a result to continue this momentum.”

Team News

Athlone Town AFC have a couple of injury concerns, Oisin Duffy is still returning to play gradually, and the exciting Ruben Candal is still struggling with injury. Noah Van Geenen is still ruled out. Suspensions are becoming a concern with both German and Aaron Connolly now missing the game.

Past Encounters

Going back to October 1997 and Athlone and Bray have 35 times in that time. Bray have come out on top 21 times there have been 8 draws with Athlone winning 6. Only twice has this fixture ended scoreless in the last 26 years so we are guaranteed a difficult game with potential for goals. The first game this season finished 3-0 to Bray, Athlone were not at the races on that occasion.

Key Players to Watch

For Athlone Town AFC, if you get a chance this season, go and see Ruben Candal. His is probably the most skilful player to line out for Athlone in years. He brings out the best in players around him and is most definitely one to watch over this fixture.

Bray Wanderers Peter Grogan score in the reverse fixture and he has six goals already this season which is an excellent return for the young forward.

Match Tickets
Tickets for the game can be purchased by clicking here.
Adults €15 Concessions €10 Children €5

Live Coverage:

The game will be streamed live on LOITV at the below link. Individual match passes can be purchased for €5 or viewers can purchase a season pass which will give them access to all games across the League of Ireland.

ATHLONE TOWN V BRAY WANDERERS (loitv.ie)

Referee Team
Referee:
Marc Lynch   
1st Assistant Referee: Chris Campbell 
2nd Assistant Referee: Thomas Joyce     
4th Official: Rob Dowling

Digital Match Programme

Men’s Match Report: Treaty United (A)

Athlone Victorious In Markets Field  

Athlone secured victory on the 6th of May 2024 playing out a 1-0 win against Treaty.

Dario made three changes to his starting eleven seeing Aaron Connolly, Jamar Campion-Hinds and Ruben Candal come into the team. 

Athlone started well and passed the ball nicely in the hope of creating a few chances in the opening thirty minutes but neither team really tested the opposition goalkeeper. Athlone got plenty of crosses into the box but they were easily dealt with by the Treaty defence.

Treaty felt they had a great shout for a penalty in the 21st minute when a Thomas Considine cross to Alec Byrne saw a coming together between Byrne and Amardo Oakley but the referee correctly waved play on.

The hosts created their best chance of the game so far in the 40th minute when after the ball wasn’t properly cleared by the Athlone defence and it was laid off by Thomas Considine to Colin Conroy, but he fired over and never really threatened the Athlone goal. Treaty finished the first half the stronger of the two teams, but it was 0-0 as referee Alan Patchell blew the half time whistle. 

After what was a dull first half we had a blistering start to the second half. Athlone straight from the restart found the front, from the kick off the Athlone forward line put pressure on the back line of Treaty United and Ruben Candal caught a Treaty player in possession and slid the ball through to Dean Ebbe who cooly slotted home and put the visitors 1-0 up. This was Ebbe’s 7th goal of the season and put him top of the scoring charts. 

This kicked the game into life and German Fuentes Rodriguez in 49th minute saved what was surely going to be a Treaty equaliser. A Lee Devitt free kick was headed towards goal and Mark Byrne flicked it past Enda Minogue but German cleared the ball off the line to keep it 1-0. 

It was Athlone’s turn to test the opposition. The excellent Candal found time and space in the box and laid the ball off to Connolly who blasted his shot towards goal but it was always going over.

Athlone were kept in the game just after this when Treaty went down the other end and Enda Minogue pulled off a brilliant double save to keep the game at 1-0.

Treaty found themselves down to ten men when Evan O Connor was caught out by the pace of Jamar Campion-Hinds and took him down when he was through on goal. had no hope of getting the ball and Jamar stayed down following the challenge the referee showed no hesitation in producing the red card.

Time was against the home side as they pushed for an equaliser they created a few chances one fell to Stephen Chrisopher from the edge of the area but he snatched at it and it was always going over. 

Athlone had a chance to wrap it up in the 92nd minute when Dean Ebbe ran through on goal and Cory Chambers saved well to keep his side in the game. Athlone were reduced to 10 themselves when Connolly was dismissed for a second yellow card. 

Athlone held on to win 1-0 and pick up the three points. 

Following match day fourteen this result sees Athlone move to third on twenty two points and Treaty stay eight on twelve points.

Athlone Town AFC: Enda Minogue, German Fuentes Rodriguez, Daniel McKenna, Dylan Hand, Ruben Candal (Jamal Ibrahim 65’), Aaron Connolly ©, Dean Ebbe, Jamar Campion-Hinds, Carl Mujaguzi (Shane Forbes 82’), Amardo Oakley (Oisin Duffy 65’), Brian Torre (Jarlath Jones 65’)

Unused Substitutes: Andrew Stuart Trainor, Divine Izekor, Gideon Tetteh, Shaun O Donnell

Bookings: McKenna (20), Rodriguez (45), Oakley (46), Connolly (74), Mujaguzi (79’), Duffy (85), Connolly (96)

Sending Off: Connolly (96)

Attendance: Unknown

AthloneTownAFC.ie Man of The Match: German Fuentes Rodriguez

Supporter Information: Markets Field

Athlone Town fans travelling to tomorrow’s game against Treaty United at the Markets Field can purchase their tickets HERE.

The advisable route for fans would be to travel via the M18 after exiting the M6 outside of Athenry as it is an easier road to travel.

The Track Bar is just outside the away end. Note that fans are not allowed out for a half time pint.

There is no parking at the stadium itself. However there is plenty of street parking in the area. Away fans should find it convenient to park on Mulgrave Street. Away buses also park there.

The away end is behind the goal with the stand. Depending on numbers a shop and hot food is available in the away end. If not fans are free to walk around to the home end where a wide variety of refreshments are on sale. 

Men’s Match Report: Wexford FC (A)

Substitutes Make the Difference in Wexford 

Athlone rescued a draw in Ferrycarraig Park on the 3rd of May 2024 playing out a 2-2 against Wexford.

Athlone started well and created a few chances in the first half could have found the front after 14 minutes when the bright Amwardo Oakley crossed the ball and Dean Ebbe almost turned it in at the front post.

Wexford had their own chance shortly after when Thomas Oluwa held the ball well and laid off the ball to Mark Hanratty who shot from 19 yards out but it was easily saved by Enda Minogue.

The hosts started to turn up the pressure and in the 19th minute Mikie Rowe showed great feet to create a chance to run at goal but again Minogue saved well. From the resulting throw in, a long throw into the box wasn’t dealt with and after two penalty shouts Rowe fired the ball into the bottom corner putting the hosts 1-0 up.

Athlone could have got one back in the 24th minute when Tetteh played in Mujaguzi but he couldn’t connect with it cleanly having been well martialled by the Wexford defenders.

Thomas Oluwa had a chance to double the lead when he broke through but only for goalkeeper Minogue it would have been 2-0. From the resulting corner it was 2-0, Ethan Boyle lost his marker and powered his header home at the front post. 

Just before halftime Athlone could have nicked one, a Brian Torre cross was headed towards goal by Ebbe but it was well kept out Owen Mason in the Wexford goal.

Dario rang the changes at half time introducing Jamar, Aaron and Jamal. Athlone had it all to do and piled on the pressure in the opening few minutes. From a corner in the opening minutes of the second half that was bouncing around the box and fell to German who side footed the ball home and Athlone were back in the game.

Both teams were creating chances, and it was anyone’s game. Athlone finally got the breakthrough in fortuitous circumstances. In the 81st minute a Jamar Campion-Hinds long throw was turned into his own net by Cian O’Malley. Both teams had chances to win the game and despite a scoring app indicating Athlone had won it the game finished 2-2 with a share of the points going to both teams.

Following match day twelve this result sees Athlone move fifth and Wexford move fourth in the table both on nineteen points.

Full-Time Score: Wexford FC 2-2 Athlone Town AFC

Athlone Town AFC: Enda Minogue, German Fuentes Rodriguez, Daniel McKenna, Dylan Hand, Dean Ebbe, Carl Mujaguzi (Shane Forbes 92’), Amardo Akeem Oakley, Oisin Duffy © (Jamar Campion-Hinds), Brian Torre, Matthew Leal (Aaron Connolly 45’), Gideon Tetteh (Jamal Ibrahim 45’)

Unused Substitutes: Andrew Stuart Trainor, Shaun O Donnell, Divine Izekor, Brendan Lauder, Ciaran Nolan.

Goals: Wexford – Mikie Rowe (12′), Ethan Boyle (18′). Athlone – German Fuentes (51′), Cian O’Malley OG (81′).

Bookings: None

Attendance: 252

AthloneTownAFC.ie Man of The Match: Aaron Connolly

Men’s Match Preview: Treaty United (A)

Date: Monday 6th May 2024
Kick-off: 5pm
Venue: Markets Fields, Limerick

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match.
Athlone Town have never beaten Treaty in Markets Field so it’s a difficult place to visit for the Town. On Friday last, their first and second half performances were night and day. We will be hoping that it’s the Athlone in the second half we see take the field in Limerick.

The town sit in fifth place on nineteen points.

Treaty haven’t been able to replicate their early season form of late and will be hoping to change that on this bank holiday weekend fixture.

Treaty sit eight on twelve points.

Dario Castelo stated, “We have a few players carrying injuries and the games are coming quickly. The second half was very good on Friday and that’s what I want to think about.”

Team News

Athlone Town AFC have a couple of injury concerns, with Jamar Campion Hinds, Oisin Duffy and Aaron Connolly still struggling with injury only managed 45 mins each on Friday. Noah Van Geenen is still a few weeks away from returning to play. Jarlath Jones returns from suspension.

Past Encounters

Athlone have never really enjoyed playing Treaty having only every beaten them twice. The have played a total of 12 times with Treaty winning 7 of those, so Treaty Manager Tommy Barrett knows what it takes to beat this Athlone side. Their first game this season finished 1-0 to Athlone, an early Aaron Connolly goal on that occasion was the difference.

Key Players to Watch

For Athlone Town AFC, Aaron Connolly’s introduction at half time on Friday changed the game for Athlone. He is someone that when he is playing well, so do Athlone. We hope that he can add to his goal he got the last time the two teams faced each other.

Treaty United Thomas Considine struggled with early season fitness but he is most definitely one to watch for Treaty he has three goals already this season which is an excellent return for the Kildare Man

Match Tickets
Treaty United FC vs Athlone Town AFC 6th of May 2024

Live Coverage:

The game will be streamed live on LOITV at the below link. Individual match passes can be purchased for €5 or viewers can purchase a season pass which will give them access to all games across the League of Ireland.

TREATY UNITED V ATHLONE TOWN (loitv.ie)

Referee Team
Referee
Alan Patchell  
1st Assistant Referee: Emmet Dynan 
2nd Assistant Referee: Keenan Deering
4th Official: John Sconnie Walsh

Men’s Match Preview: Wexford FC (A)

Date: Friday 3rd May 2024
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Venue: Ferrycarrig Park

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match.

Athlone Town have really started to enjoy playing in Athlone Town Stadium but it’s the away form that have let us down this season. With four wins in their last five they are really looking to push on in chasing the playoffs for the second time in two seasons.

The town sit in sixth place on eighteen points.

Wexford have only lost one of their last eight games and won three of their last five. In their last home game, they suffered defeat so will be looking to make amends.

Wexford sit fourth also on eighteen points.

Dario Castelo stated, “We are training well, and we home the hard work continues. It is a long season, so we are taking each game as it comes. We have three games over the next eight days so it’s important to manage the squad as we have a few players carrying an injury.”

Team News

Athlone Town AFC have a couple of injury concerns, with Oisin Duffy and Aaron Connolly still struggling with injury. German Funtes is fit to play but Noah Van Geenen, who returned to training this week, is still a few weeks away from returning to play. Dylan Hand returns from suspension but Jarlath Jones is sidelined having picked up his 5th yellow card of the campaign.

Past Encounters

Athlone Town and Cobh played each other four times last season in a what were closely contested encounters. Cobh got the upper hand in the end with Athlone winning the first and Cobh winning the last two games. Both teams exited the playoffs at the first hurdle last season and will have ambitions to go further this season. Their first game this season finished 3-3.

Key Players to Watch

For Athlone Town AFC, Dean Ebbe is making waves on his return to League of Ireland football this season, having scored five goals already, including a standout double against Cobh. His sharp instincts and ability to deliver under pressure is why he continues to impress.

Wexford this website picked out Mikie Rowe last time we played Wexford as one to watch and since that he has scored six goals. With two goals against our neighbours last weekend, he is a big danger for us tonight.

Match Tickets
Wexford FC vs Athlone Town, 3rd May 2024 Match Tickets

Referee Team
Referee
Lucas Keating  
1st Assistant Referee: Conor Fitzgibbon 
2nd Assistant Referee: Simon Drislane   
4th Official: Alan Franklin

Men’s Match Report: Cobh Ramblers (H)

Ebbe’s Edge: Securing Victory with Two Dean Ebbe Goals
 

Athlone were victorious in Athlone Town Stadium on the 26th of April 2024 winning 2-1 against Cobh Ramblers.

In fairness to Cobh, they were probably the better team in the opening exchanges but it was a poor start to the game. The first real chance of the game went the way of the visitors after 10 minutes when Charlie O Brien’s shot went wide of the post.

Athlone were dangerous with a long throw and had a chance of their own moments later but Dean Ebbe’s header was wide of the Cobh goal.

In what was a dull first half Athlone were beginning to press Cobh high up the pitch and were rewarded for that in the 41st minute when Dean Ebbe capitalised on Justin Eqauibor delaying on the ball and nicked it to find himself one on one with the goalkeeper. He rounded the keeper and took his time slotting the ball past two defenders on the line to put Athlone 1-0 up.

Athlone had a chance to double the lead just before half time but Carl Mujaguzi fired over the bar and the was the last action of the half.

The second half was a lot better than first with both teams attacking well. Athlone were lucky not to find Cobh level right after the restart when from a long throw they smashed the crossbar.

Athlone doubled the lead after 56 minutes with a brilliantly worked move. From an Enda Minogue goal kick eight passes later, they found the net. It was an excellent move that Dairo had obviously been working on. Going down the right hand side saw possession switched to Torre who had time and space and played a one two with Jamar and then crossed to Ebbe who got to the front post leaving Darragh Burke with no chance to double Athlone’s lead to 2-0.

The long throw from Cobh was causing lots of problems for the Athlone defence and in the 67th minute a throw in from Cian Browne on the right hand side wasn’t cleared far enough by Athlone and it was recycled by Cobh back to Browne who was on the right wing and his cross was controlled superbly by Brendan Frahill who fired the ball home from just inside the 18 yard box, it was a wonderful goal and Cobh were back in the game.

It was all Cobh for the last few minutes and only for two brilliant saves from Enda Minogue it could have been a share of the points but Athlone held out and claimed the victory.

Following match day twelve this result sees Athlone staying sixth and Cobh stay seventh in the table.

Athlone Town AFC: Enda Minogue, German Fuentes Rodriguez, Jarlath Jones, Daniel McKenna ©, Ruben Candal (Gideon Tetteh 64’), Dean Ebbe (Jamal Ibrahim 82’), Jamar Campion-Hinds (Shane Forbes 71’), Carl Mujaguzi (Aaron Connolly 82’), Amardo Akeem Oakley, Brian Torre, Matthew Leal

Unused Substitutes: Andrew Stuart Trainor, Oisin Duffy, Divine Izekor, Brendan Lauder, Ciaran Nolan

Bookings: Candal (45), Tetteh (69’), Jones (94)

Attendance:
508

AthloneTownAFC.ie Man of The Match: Dean Ebbe

Men’s Match Preview: Cobh Ramblers (H)

SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

Date: Friday 26th April 2024
Kick-off: 19:45
Venue: Athlone Town Stadium

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match.

Athlone Town will be looking to build on last weekend’s win over Kerry.

Carl Mujaguzi scored a wonderful goal in Kerry and will be looking to build on that performance.

The town sit in sixth place on fifteen points.

Cobh won against Finn Harps last weekend and they are five points off the playoffs.
Dario Castelo stated, “It was great to get the win and get back in the mix for the playoffs. For us the hard work continues.”

Team News
Athlone Town AFC have a couple of injury concerns, with Oisin Duffy, Aaron Connolly and German Funtes missed training this week. Ruben Candal is ruled out following an accident midweek. Dylan Hand is serving the last game of his suspension

Past Encounters
Athlone Town and Cobh played each other four times last season in a what were closely contested encounters.

Cobh got the upper hand in the end with Athlone winning the first and Cobh winning the last two games.

Both teams exited the playoffs at the first hurdle last season and will have ambitions to go further this season. Their first game this season finished 3-3.

Key Players to Watch
For Athlone Town AFC, Daniel McKenna covered every blade of grass last week and was playing out of position. His distribution gets Athlone on the move quickly and we hope to see more of the same this weekend.

Cobh Ramblers will be delighted to have seen Matthew McKevitt get on the score sheet last week.

Ramblers won against Finn Harps last weekend and will be hoping that they can build on their strong performance last weekend.

Referee Team
Referee: Daryl Carolan
First Assistant Referee: Richard Storey
Second Assistant Referee: Philip Harrison
Fourth Official: Damien Mc Grath

Match Programme